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WP03 FWK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

209,565 mi
Last recorded209,565 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 209,565 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 205,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 205,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 195,382 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 189,510 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play drag link ball joint slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper sway bar bushes have advance wear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops corroded at chasiss fixings

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to rear section of both main chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 180,558 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion front/rear chassis

Pass 13 Aug 2020 177,479 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 176,614 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 176,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 167,577 miles

Nearside Front tyers cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyer cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 167,577 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyers cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyer cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 157,791 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 157,711 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both fouling on suspension (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 149,568 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 149,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid two (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 142,350 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 142,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 134,861 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,555 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 97,385 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 91,802 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,852 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 65,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight dammage to inner wall of o.s.f. tyre

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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WP03 FWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP03 FWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WP03 FWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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